Tales of the Unexpected - Season 2
1 - Royal Jelly
Air Date: March 1, 1980
Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
2 - Skin
Air Date: March 8, 1980
An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.
3 - Galloping Foxley
Air Date: March 15, 1980
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
4 - The Hitch-Hiker
Air Date: March 22, 1980
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
5 - Poison
Air Date: March 29, 1980
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
6 - Fat Chance
Air Date: April 5, 1980
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
7 - Taste
Air Date: April 12, 1980
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
8 - My Lady Love, My Dove
Air Date: April 19, 1980
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
9 - Georgy Porgy
Air Date: April 26, 1980
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
10 - Depart in Peace
Air Date: May 3, 1980
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
11 - The Umbrella Man
Air Date: May 10, 1980
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
12 - Genesis & Catastrophe
Air Date: May 17, 1980
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
13 - Mr Botibol's First Love
Air Date: May 24, 1980
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
14 - Back for Christmas
Air Date: May 31, 1980
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
Air Date: June 7, 1980
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
16 - The Man at the Top
Air Date: June 14, 1980
A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.